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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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